[Naturally, Xiao Xingchen can dispel threats without his sword. His hand still curls around where the hilt should be. He isn't sure if playing the game will make the hosts of this resort return it to him, just as he's unsure about anything regarding this supposed game, but he can't wait for even his own self to settle his feelings about what to do there.
He needs to confront matters like these. Out of the concern of the safety of others, as well as a sense of normality in his own life.
Without speaking further, he continues ahead. If they're still only sitting people, he has no reason to ready himself for combat yet, only listening close in case they eventually react violently. He relaxes slightly, but still stays on guard.]
Lanterns... yet it's rather quiet for a celebration.
[The image conjured in his mind is that of people observing a festival. In this place, it wouldn't be unusual for others to notice the ghosts doing so. A wistful memory of a lantern festival - the only lantern festival he had ever seen - softens his expression for a moment.]
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He needs to confront matters like these. Out of the concern of the safety of others, as well as a sense of normality in his own life.
Without speaking further, he continues ahead. If they're still only sitting people, he has no reason to ready himself for combat yet, only listening close in case they eventually react violently. He relaxes slightly, but still stays on guard.]
Lanterns... yet it's rather quiet for a celebration.
[The image conjured in his mind is that of people observing a festival. In this place, it wouldn't be unusual for others to notice the ghosts doing so. A wistful memory of a lantern festival - the only lantern festival he had ever seen - softens his expression for a moment.]